Melvin "Mel" Ray Campbell
Dec 23, 2025
Melvin (Mel) Ray Campbell passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. Mel is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Mary Ellen, his beloved children Jeff Campbell (Stephanie) and Jill Schwartz (Ed), his grandchildren Logan Wood and Brittanie Hewitt (Chris Purdy), and his great grandchildren Declan and Jackson Purdy. Additionally, he is survived by...
Joseph William Duke
Dec 23, 2025
Joseph “Joe” William Duke, 45 of Eden, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home.
A private memorial will be announced at a later date.
Joe was born June 15, 1980, in Chicago, Illinois. He worked for many years in construction with Kenny Frith Grading and Hauling. He enjoyed fishing, playing video games, and going walking. Joe loved getting together with...
Doris "Dot" Cayton
Dec 18, 2025
Doris “Dot” Coleman Cayton, 94 of Madison, NC, gained her angel wings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home.
Doris was born in Leaksville, NC, on March 2, 1931, to Ernest Coleman and Lillian Odell Coleman, both deceased.
Doris retired from Fieldcrest Mills, where she worked for many years. She was a member of Wentworth Presbyterian Church. Doris was a lifetime...
Michael Ray Farmer
Dec 16, 2025
Michael Ray Farmer, 72 of Eden, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at UNC Rockingham Hospital in Eden.
A funeral service will be held at 2pm Friday, December 19, 2025, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Dan View Cemetery.
Michael was born December 2, 1953, in Rockingham...
David Lee Bailey
Dec 15, 2025
David Lee Bailey, 72 of Stoneville, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home.
David was born November 12, 1953, in Danville, VA, to the late Clyde Lee Bailey and Thelma Irene Petty Bailey. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Eden, NC. David, along with his wife, worked as a travel nurse working across the country in...
Henry Calvin Meeks
Dec 13, 2025
Henry Calvin Meeks, 83, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Annie Penn Hospital.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 16th at 11:00am at the Fellowship Baptist Church of Eden. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Overlook Cemetery.
“Calvin” was born July 11, 1942 to the...
Robert "Bobby" McDaniel
Dec 13, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Wayne McDaniel, age 91 of Eden, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, December 13, 2025 at his home. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 pm Wednesday December 17, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens in Eden.
Bobby was born March 8, 1934 in the Draper section...
Sylvia Jane Wray Handy
Dec 12, 2025
Sylvia Jane Wray Handy, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully at Ancora, The Gibson House in Wentworth, North Carolina, on December 12,2025 with her family by her side.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday December 15,2025 at Draper Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Dr. Dan Woods and Pastor Debbie Durham officiating. The family will...
Mary Caudle Wilson
Dec 11, 2025
Mary “Sissy” Gray Caudle Wilson, 83 of Ridgeway, VA, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Stanleytown health & Rehab in Bassett, VA.
A graveside service will be held at 2pm Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens in Eden. Visitation will be held from 4-6pm Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at Fair Funeral Home in Eden.
Sissy was born, in the...
Mary Magdelene McCoy
Dec 6, 2025
Mary Magdelene McCoy, of Eden, passed away peacefully, Saturday December 6th, surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held at Fair Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday December 10th at 1:00PM. Burial will follow at South Granville Memorial Gardens in Stem, NC. There will be no formal visitation.
Mary was born April 12, 1934, in Granville, NC, to the late Joe...